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PA HB1269
Bill
Status
4/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shelby Labs
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Brain Injury Advisory Board within the Pennsylvania Department of Health, codifying in statute a board originally created administratively in 2001
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Board consists of 21 voting members appointed by the Governor, representing family members/caregivers of brain injury survivors, individuals living with brain injury, disability rights organizations, rehabilitation facilities, veterans with brain injury, and health-related nonprofits
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Nine state agencies provide nonvoting ad hoc members, including the Departments of Aging, Corrections, Drug and Alcohol Programs, Education, Health, Human Services, Labor and Industry, Military and Veterans Affairs, and the Insurance Department
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Board duties include advising the Governor on brain injury service needs, recommending activities for the State Action Plan, applying for federal grants including the HRSA Traumatic Brain Injury Planning Grant (42 U.S.C. § 300d-52), and issuing annual reports on brain injury data and funding
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Voting members serve four-year terms with no term limits, the board must meet publicly at least four times per year, and the act takes effect in 180 days
Legislative Description
In administrative organization, further providing for advisory boards and commissions; and, in powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, establishing the Brain Injury Advisory Board.
Last Action
Laid on the table
5/7/2025